First and Foremost

A selection of 8x8’s I call ‘Square Pegs’ - an ongoing series, because they’re never not wonderful fun to create

I am starting this little blog with an important announcement: Nothing makes me less inclined to do something regularly than to say that I will be doing it regularly. So while I do want to create a space here to share some thoughts behind my work, and pics of what I’ve been up to in the studio - I don’t want to create an obligation that makes me shrink away from the ‘duty’ of posting.

I am also very, very easily pulled into the unrealistic ‘need’ for validation from outside sources. Call it people-pleaser syndrome, call it late-diagnosed ADHD perfectionism, call it being an enneagram 4, whatever you like: it’s a part of me, but it’s a greedy beast I need to stop feeding. So I’d love for you to feel free to comment - but I may not engage in the comments more than every few months - please don’t take that personally! If you have a thought you need me to see more quickly, feel free to drop an email.

So - if after those incredibly welcoming words, you still want to hang out here: Thank you! You’ll get the real me, which I’m happy to share!

xo - mwj